HR & Payroll Operations - Apprenticeship

ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING Descartes was born out of the conviction that the ever-increasing complexity of risks faced by corporations, governments and vulnerable communities calls for a renewed approach in insurance. Our team brings together industry veterans from the most renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ) and scientists on top of their field to bring underwriting excellence. After 5 years of existence, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric insurance for weather and climate-related risks utilizing machine learning, real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a 'full stack' insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French regulator ACPR. With a growing corporate client base (400 and counting), our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 18 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Descartes is trusted by a panel of A-rated (re)insurers to carry out its activities. ABOUT THE PEOPLE TEAM As a HR & Payroll Operations Apprentice , you will be part of our dynamic and collaborative People team — a team in motion, focused on building and delivering impactful projects. Currently made up of a dozen dedicated professionals, they are committed to driving the company's success, passionate about fostering diversity, and constantly eager to learn and grow. You will report to the HR & Payroll Ops Lead. ABOUT YOUR ROLE Contribute to ensuring that Descartes employees have a smooth experience Manage HR Operations for some key processes of the employee lifecycle Support Onboarding Ops: produce work contracts for newjoiners, watch trial period end dates so that HRBPs can have the right conversations with managers; Support absences Ops for employees (sick leave, time off …); Assist with the administrative management of offboardings; Keep our HR database and staff register up to date. Contribute to monthly Payroll & Benefits Operations, together with senior HR team members Contribute to monthly payroll management, working with payroll providers in France and abroad; Contribute to ensuring that social taxes are properly calculated, controlled and paid, in relation with Finance; Contribute to track employees’ benefit allowances (e.g. transportation, meal plan). Contribute to continuously improving our HR processes Contribute to continuously improving our HR processes by simplifying when possible, automating where feasible and ensuring reliability in everything we do thanks to no-code tools (Make), Excel automations, or simply common sense; Support the implementation of effective communication strategies related to payroll and HR operations, including process documentation or responding to employees’ frequently asked questions (e.g. on timeoff, sick leave, payroll …). ABOUT YOU Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement ! You are recognized for : => your rigor => your personal organization skills => your strong interest in labor law and payroll issues =>your ability to work in a true international context, with different cultures, but also different regulations and law You have experience in an HR department, with ideally a focus in HR Operations (“administration du personnel”) and/or Payroll; You are at ease, either in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where agility was critical; You are fluent in French and English (oral and written); You recognize yourself in values like: excellence, diversity, humility and eagerness to learn. WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING ? Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence; Work in a collaborative & professional environment ; Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity ; Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks; Attractive remuneration according to the profile, meal voucher, 60% transport reimbursement. At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences. With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Step 1: HR Interview with our Talent Recruiter Step 2: In person or remote manager & technical interview Step 3: In person team interview to meet our team and discover our offices

Location: Paris, FR

Posted Date: 6/15/2025